World Manual on Patents 2012

The world of intellectual property has changed considerably during the last 30 years as a result of globalization and the inception of the Internet and digital era. Now, more than ever, in this constantly changing, fast-paced environment, patent and trademark professionals need complete, reliable and up-to-date information on the local IP practice for countries throughout the world in order to protect their IP assets globally. To satisfy that need, Oxford University Press and Equerion Information Services have partnered to publish the World Manual on Patents. Updated and reissued annually in 6 convenient paperback volumes, this work includes the practice, proceedings, and application handling for patents in more than 200 jurisdictions. The information is collected from official trademark and patent offices, specialized publications, and web sites. A worldwide network of local associates in more than 100 law firms is used to verify the accuracy of the data.

This product is updated and published yearly. World Manual on Trademarks and World Manual on Utility Models, Industrial Models, and Designs are also available.

Equerion Information Services Corporation was founded in 2004, and has become a premiere collector of intellectual property law and regulations from countries around the world.

C. Adrian Zapatero is an intellectual property expert with more than 25 years of experience in the international field. He worked for IP firms in Argentina, United States and Venezuela, managing the IP international portfolios of leading worldwide corporations, with a successful track record in patent drafting and filing throughout the world. He is the author of the content of LexisNexis Global IP Law Service, IPQuester.com and other IP related publications as well.

Erwin Cortagerena is a Digital information specialist with over 15 years managing the research, development and execution of start-ups and projects focused on content with global projection. He has been leading IP-related projects in over 30 countries, including cutting-edge publications like LexisNexis Global IP Law Service and Equerion IPQuester.com. As Director of Unumbio.com, he has been managing IP data projects for Avantiq, CompuMark, CPA Global, Marks & Clerk and Thomson Reuters IP Management (formerly MDC).